HB 5061 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Liquor: licenses; positional asphyxiation prevention training for bouncers; require. Amends sec. 906 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1906). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5060'25

HB 5061 requires bars and restaurants serving alcohol to provide mandatory server training to all employees within 60 days of hire. The training covers identifying intoxication signs, responsible ID verification, handling over-service, and legal consequences of violations - specifically addressing how to prevent sales to visibly intoxicated patrons or minors. It creates a "responsible vendor" designation for licensees that complete the training and maintain a clean record, with supervisors trained on every shift during service hours. This bill directly affects all licensed establishments serving alcohol in Michigan, aiming to reduce prohibited sales through standardized education. The title's reference to "bouncers" appears incorrect; the bill focuses on server training, not positional asphyxiation prevention.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 26, 2025 Last action Sep 29, 2025
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Sep 26, 2025
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referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
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Sep 26, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Joseph Pavlov
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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